Love for Sale
O Céu de Suely
Synopsis
In northern Brazil, Hermila patiently waits for her husband. However, he has abandoned her. Sexy, restless and resolute, she raffles off "a night in paradise" with herself. This beautifully-shot portrait doesn't shy away from the burdens of a young scarred woman, but it also celebrates her courage to live according to her own rules.
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Top Cast
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Hermila Guedes
Hermila (Suely)
João Miguel
João
Maria Menezes
Maria
Georgina Castro
Georgina
Zezita Matos
Zezita
Marcélia Cartaxo
Marcelia
Claudio Jaborandy
Claudio
Flávio Bauraqui
Balconista
Matheus Vieira
Matheuzinho #1
Gerkson Carlos
Matheuzinho #2
Rodrigo Riszla
Ganhador da rifa
Ana Marlene
Atendente Loja de Roupas
Thales Valério
Comprador 1ª rifa
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 20, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karim Aïnouz
- Screenplay & Story
- Karim Aïnouz, Felipe Bragança, Simone Lima, Mauricio Zacharias
- Original Score
- João Nabuco, Berna Ceppas, Kamal Kassin
- Original Title
- O Céu de Suely
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, France, Germany, Portugal
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $14K
- Production Studios
- Shotgun Pictures, VideoFilmes, Celluloid Dreams
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karim Aïnouz
Karim Aïnouz, Felipe Bragança, Simone Lima, Mauricio Zacharias
João Nabuco, Berna Ceppas, Kamal Kassin
Walter Carvalho
Isabela Monteiro de Castro, Tina Baz
Thomas Häberle, Hengameh Panahi, Mauricio Andrade Ramos, Peter Rommel, João Vieira Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Karim Aïnouz
Director
Karim Aïnouz
Writer
Felipe Bragança
Writer
Simone Lima
Writer
Mauricio Zacharias
Writer
Thomas Häberle
Producer
Hengameh Panahi
Producer
Mauricio Andrade Ramos
Producer
Peter Rommel
Producer
João Nabuco
Original Music Composer
Marcos Pedroso
Production Design
Marcos Pedroso
Costume Design
Walter Carvalho
Director of Photography
Isabela Monteiro de Castro
Editor
Tina Baz
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Love for Sale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Love for Sale about?
In northern Brazil, Hermila patiently waits for her husband. However, he has abandoned her. Sexy, restless and resolute, she raffles off "a night in paradise" with herself. This beautifully-shot portrait doesn't shy away from the burdens of a young scarred woman, but it also celebrates her courage to live according to her own rules.
Who directed Love for Sale?
Love for Sale was directed by Karim Aïnouz.
Who stars in Love for Sale?
The principal cast of Love for Sale includes Hermila Guedes, João Miguel, Maria Menezes, Georgina Castro, Zezita Matos.
When was Love for Sale released and how long is it?
Love for Sale was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Love for Sale make at the box office?
Love for Sale grossed $14K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Love for Sale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love for Sale was composed by João Nabuco, Berna Ceppas, Kamal Kassin.